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Nqobile Tshili, [email protected]
THUNDERSTORMS are expected in some parts of the country between Tuesday and Wednesday as humid and hot conditions continue to be felt countrywide.
The Meteorological Service Department said on Monday areas such as Plumtree, Kezi and West Nicholson in Matabeleland South recorded lower temperatures ranging between 20°C to 22°C resulting in light rains.
“This was signifying the cloud band approaching from the south-west, which gave rise to brief cloudy periods and odd showers in Matabeleland South and Matabeleland North Provinces. The conventionally humid areas around Lake Kariba, namely Kariba (29° C) and Binga (25°C) were also hot from early morning,” read the statement.
“Tomorrow, hot and humid conditions are expected in Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands and Masvingo Provinces as well as the in areas along the Zambezi Valley, with brief cloudy period and light showers in places (especially Matabeleland South and Masvingo Provinces). All other areas should be mostly sunny and hot, though mild at first and towards evening.”
MSD said on Wednesday the public should expect windy and cloudy conditions which may result in heavy downpours, especially in the Eastern Highlands.
“Anticipate cloudy, windy and mild conditions in Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland, southern areas of the Midlands and Bulawayo Metropolitan Provinces. Rain and drizzle is expected with heavy downpours in places (especially along the Eastern Highlands). Scattered clouds are expected along the main watershed (including Harare Metropolitan and southern parts of Mashonaland East), with mostly sunny and hot conditions in Matabeleland North, northern districts of the Midlands, and much of the Mashonaland Provinces,” read the MSD statement.
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